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Amazing

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Its a piece of art!

anand.saha1 contributionBangalore, IndiaDec 24, 2015

This was the first monument we had visited during our Italy Trip. It is the 5th largest church in the world and the second largest in Italy. The cathedral is so huge that you will have a hard time fitting it into a single frame! The statues inside and outside are absolutely brilliant. We happened to visit this cathedral on Christmas and the entry was free for that day. However, the terrace of the cathedral was closed that day. Normally, you can buy tickets which groups visit to the cathedral and also visit to the terrace. One advise: buy tickets online as there is a huge queue for the tickets anywhere in Italy.

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Really cool

nathan_bird0 contributionCalgary , CanadaOct 3, 2015

Superb

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Amazing Architecture

maggiealexander9 contributionsAustraliaOct 1, 2015

The Duomo was like a Gaudi fantasy but the crowds in the plaza were off-putting.

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Crowded spaces

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Roof top view

myitalytrip20140 contributionCanadaSep 28, 2014

Walked on the Duomo roof and looked out over the Piazza at all the people and a balloon festival .

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Amazing

bkmuir20 contributionsAustraliaSep 5, 2014

Went to the top. Fantastic architecture.

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Amazing place

travellingshoes28 contributionsAustraliaAug 6, 2014

Do the audio tour and go up on the roof. It really helps appreciate the place.

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curchodc2 contributionsSwitzerlandJul 20, 2014

Superbe

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What a Church!

wiseowltoo11 contributionsThe World , United StatesJun 21, 2014

This is a great Gothic-styled church to visit because of the amazing religious art pieces in the church and the views from the terrace. The fact that Napoleon had his coronation as King of Italy here makes it even more significant. No visit would be complete without a visit to the main floor of the church, terrace, the treasury and the museum.

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Must Visit

timemachine9 contributionsUnited StatesApr 5, 2014

This is a must visit in Milan since it's pretty much the only thing to look at. You should definitely opt to climb the stairs all the way up. It's more worth it in my opinion.

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Gorgeous

Very pretty, tons of stained glass, beautiful marble floors, just huge. We didn't walk to the top but I've heard that's a must, if you can. The plaza is beautiful as well and if you're lucky there will be shop tens around the Duomo.

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Big

huenmui2 contributionsHong KongSep 28, 2013

Big

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Milan visit

spavallica5 contributionsSerbiaSep 21, 2013

The Cathedral looked magnificent. Although we didnt enter, the look we had on it was breathtaking.

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Magnificent

alex_yarr0 contributionRussiaAug 8, 2013

Visit to the roof is worth the time and money. White marble, gothic statues and unforgettable view over Milan city centre. Stairs access, optional elevator.

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hbhs_on_tour4 contributionsNew ZealandApr 20, 2013

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The biggest Duomo I've seen

patuan1 contributionHo Chi Minh, VietnamMar 30, 2013

Situated in a very big plaza, the Duomo stand grandly. There were a lot of pigeons flying around.

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View from the top of Milan

macgrl710 contributionWestport, United StatesSep 3, 2012

The 7 euro fee to walk up the stairs is worth the incredible view at the top. I stayed up there for at least 30-45 mins with my friends and just watched the world from above. Plus it's a good workout from all that pasta and pizza I had been eating

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Beautiful Exterior

natiris0 contributionOverland Park, United StatesSep 1, 2012

Since all I've seen thus far is the exterior that is all I can speak to but it was magnificent. I love architecture and the Duomo is a true masterpiece. I can't wait to see it again (not in the rain) and go inside.

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Beautiful

samanthaanne1 contributionUnited KingdomAug 7, 2012

Make sure you wear long bottoms &amp; take a shirt to cover your shoulders!

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Incredible

makyballerina1 contributionSanta Cruz, United StatesJun 5, 2012

This cathedral is a MUST SEE. However, remember, if you want to view it on the inside, you must have your shoulders covered and down to at least your knees covered (this means no shorts, tank tops, short skirts, etc.). It is so worth it to walk around inside, go down to the crypts below, and see the majesty this building has to offer.

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Ups and Downs of the Cathedral Duomo

Cathedral Duomo was absolutely breathtaking. It was AMAZING. However, be warned of the immigrants trying to sell you things. They never leave you alone! Tips: be sure to avoid eye contact if they approach you and ignore them. If they continue to hound you, give them a firm "NO." until they leave you alone. Be careful about showing them your money, as they can see how much money you have and charge you more for the item they are selling

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Gothic Style Cathedral

jpulvirenti126 contributionsMelbourne, AustraliaSep 8, 2011

Amazingly beautiful and dark inside. Milan Cathedral is the cathedral church of Milan, Italy. Dedicated to St Mary of the Nativity, it is the seat of the Archbishop of Milan, currently Cardinal Angelo Scola. The Gothic cathedral took nearly six centuries to complete.

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Duomo di Milano

willemdes20 contributionsFinlandSep 1, 2011

It's as expected... except that it was under renovation and closed. The parts you could see where nothing more and nothing less than what the expectations ...

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amazing!

alienbuddy1 contributionItalyApr 22, 2011

amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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We went to the third biggest church in the world. It is called the Duomo. I went to a museum and saw wooden models by Leonardo da Vinci. I liked the rotating crane. The next day, I went to a soccer stadium and we saw the best players from Milan. In the morning I had to wake up at 3.00am to get a bus to the airport …

We arrived in Milan, Italy at about 11:30am in Italian time.Then my dad looked around for our bags and I mostly just sat around with my sister and brother. When my dad found the big bag I rolled it around. Only for a little bit though, because then we went to the Malpensa Express train. I had a little bit of trouble getting me and the bag on.< …

I went to Milan with my girlfriend for a romantic weekend. We stayed at Hotel Star because the location was perfect for my sweet plan. It was just 5 minutes walk from Piazza Duomo were we sip a drink with view over the square and it was amazing! I organized also a special evening: we go to La Scala Theatre and see an Opera. My girlfriend was …

Sad to bid Venice farewell, we caught a train to Milan and checked into our cheap (and I wish I could say cheerful!) hotel...luckily we were just spending 1 night there. We walked towards town and located a great place for lunch; I was excited to sample the specialty Risotto Milanese (risotto cooked with saffron in a bone marrow stock). It was …

It was very easy to forget that we were in Italy when walking around this giant city. It was almost an exact replica of NYC, with three exceptions: most people speak Italian, it was significantly hotter than New York, and there is absolutely no "grid" or pattern to the streets. We wandered for almost two hours Saturday night trying to find a …

Everything was pretty surreal. I did not feel ready for this trip at all. The day before I had finally realized that it wasn't going to be enough just to print out a few maps and I had paid a visit to the huge bookstore solely devoted to travel books to get books on Venice, Milan and Rome. Serrano was a totally different part of Madrid altogether. …

Spring break has finally arrived! Though I’m sad I don’t get to spend a whole week in the Florida sunshine with my Grandparents like usual, I’m more than excited to be heading to Italy (the homeland) for a 10 day long adventure. My friends and I planned a trip through the whole country. We booked many hostels and train tickets, …

Hi all, I've had a little over a week now in Milan and I've really taken to the city. It's enormously different to Sydney in both layout and lifestyle - a very quintessentially Northern Italian city, simultaneously modern and traditional - but it's great fun and I'm really excited to make it my second home. Flights from Australia are typically …

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